This document discusses chronic kidney disease (CKD) and strategies to retard its progression. It covers CKD epidemiology and risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, metabolic acidosis, sleep quality, uric acid levels, antibiotic use, gut microbiome, herbal remedies, nutrition, exercise, and weight management. Later sections discuss roles of primary care providers, predicting disease course, and virtual learning through the ESNT Virtual Academy. The overall goal is to review current knowledge on modifiable factors that impact CKD progression and identify opportunities for improved prevention and management of kidney disease.